Been making pie since early 70s and have figured out most difficulties by trial and error. One idea always sticks: Simple is best! If something seems novel, it likely has already been tried and discarded - look to a good pro in the pie only business.

Making pie is not rocket science and, unless you are very anal, you will find few critics talking when the pan hits the table.

No worries, I hear 'ya ....I say the same thing about Sales; everyone trips al over themselves to get the latest greatest books, techniques, etc...when in reality, Sales hasn't changed since a caveman sold the first wheel